Career Development Coordinator (CDC)

Job Title: Career Development Coordinator (CDC)

Location: Franklin High School

Position Summary

The Career Development Coordinator (CDC) works collaboratively with students families school staff business and industry partners postsecondary institutions military representatives and community organizations to provide career development services that prepare students for postsecondary education and workforce success. The CDC promotes career awareness career exploration employability skills and work-based learning opportunities while supporting student achievement and future readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Career Development Program Leadership

• Develop implement and evaluate a comprehensive career development program

• Coordinate career awareness exploration and planning activities for students

• Align career development initiatives with district and school goals

• Promote career readiness and workforce preparation opportunities

Student Support & Career Readiness

• Assist students in identifying career interests pathways and postsecondary goals

• Support the development of employability leadership and workplace readiness skills

• Facilitate career assessments career planning activities and career-focused events

• Encourage student participation in career and technical education opportunities

Business & Community Partnerships

• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses industries colleges universities military branches and community organizations

• Coordinate work-based learning experiences including job shadowing internships apprenticeships and career mentoring opportunities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to expand career development opportunities for students

Family & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate career development resources and opportunities to students and families

• Collaborate with counselors teachers administrators and parents to support student career planning

• Promote community involvement in career readiness initiatives

Program Administration & Compliance

• Maintain required records reports and documentation

• Monitor program effectiveness and utilize data to support continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance with local state and federal requirements related to career development programs

• Participate in professional development and training activities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program area or Masters degree in School Counseling

• Eligible for or possess a North Carolina Career Development Coordinator (747) license

• Completion of the Career Development Facilitator Course and CDC Induction Program or willingness to complete required training

• Experience in career development work-based learning business/industry partnerships school counseling or Career and Technical Education preferred

• Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills

• Ability to build relationships with students families staff and community partners

Working Conditions

• Requires travel within the district and community to coordinate partnerships and student opportunities

• Occasional evening and after-school events may be required

• Light physical work requiring occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds

• Frequent use of computers communication tools and office equipment

Required Experience:

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